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The Courier
3 days ago
- General
- The Courier
EXCLUSIVE: Xplore Dundee faces public inquiry over disabled access on buses
Bus operator Xplore Dundee is facing a public inquiry over disabled access on its vehicles. The bus operator will be questioned by the traffic commissioner at a hearing after wheelchair user Paula Cahill, from Dundee, twice claimed she faced issues accessing the Fly service to and from Edinburgh Airport. The 46-year-old volunteer uses an electric wheelchair due to her muscular dystrophy. She alleges that in June 2024, she was left 'covered in glass' after the vehicle's door window shattered on a bus stop while a driver struggled to operate the wheelchair lift at the airport. In a previous incident in August 2023, she says it appeared another driver also did not know how to work the lift on the Fly service. She claims this left her 'suspended' above the ground for around 40 minutes and onlookers eventually had to lift her – and her 72kg chair – from the platform. It is understood Xplore Dundee disputes aspects of Paula's claims. Paula told The Courier: 'When I board the Fly service, I book in advance and let them know as they have to remove seats for my chair. 'On this occasion (in August 2023), when I boarded the bus with my friend, the driver let me on safely. 'There is an access lift and the driver would pull the ramp out, and then the lift goes about 4ft in the air. 'There were no issues and we got to Edinburgh Airport. 'Then the driver joked, 'What time is your flight because I don't know how to work this?' 'I was suspended in the air for about 35 to 40 minutes and by this time, a big crowd was watching what was going on.' Paula says it eventually took three people to reach up and carry her off the platform. She said: 'It wasn't necessarily the driver's fault, I asked him if he would go back to Xplore and ask for more training. 'I went on holiday and called Xplore while I was there to make them aware as I had a return booking. 'The lady in the office said the driver shouldn't be able to drive the bus (without knowing how to work the lift). 'I managed to get home and everything was fine on the return journey.' Paula claims that 10 months later, while returning from a holiday at around 2am in June 2024, a driver again struggled to use the lift, despite her having pre-booked. She says that while the driver battled with the mechanism, the upper access door opened and hit a bus stop – leaving a window smashed. Paula said: 'By this time, other passengers were getting really annoyed and some were getting off the bus and asking if they could help. 'They helped the driver get the ramp up. 'I was covered in glass but I had no other way to get home, I was also sat right next to the smashed bus window. 'My concern was if there was a gust of wind the window could have smashed in my face.' Paula says she felt her concerns were 'dismissed' by Xplore Dundee and wants more training for drivers. After initially going to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, the matter was reported to the Acting Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Richard Turfitt. A public inquiry relating to Xplore's compliance with public service vehicles accessibility regulations (PSVAR) has now been scheduled for June 17 in Edinburgh. A spokesperson for Xplore Dundee said: 'We are aware of the matter and have been engaging with the relevant authorities regarding the allegations. 'As this issue is currently under consideration by the Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.' The traffic commissioner can call a public inquiry for a number of reasons, including if operators have not met licence conditions or if their conduct has come into question. During the hearing, all parties present their cases in detail, including the DVSA. The commissioner can choose to issue penalties such as disqualifying an individual or company from having a licence. The decision will either be given at the time of the inquiry or in writing within 28 days. A DVSA spokesperson said: 'All passengers are entitled to be treated with courtesy and dignity by passenger transport providers. 'This includes drivers providing disabled passengers with reasonable assistance, including helping them on and off the bus by means of a ramp if they use a wheelchair. 'DVSA investigates reports of behaviour to the contrary and will take appropriate enforcement action where required.'
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Xplore Completes New High-Resolution Magnetic Survey and Identifies High-Priority Targets on Trend with Root Bay Deposit at its Surge Project, Ontario
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 22, 2025) - Xplore Resources Corp. (TSXV: XPLR) ("Xplore" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the completion of a new high-resolution airborne magnetic survey at its Surge Lithium Project in northwestern Ontario (Figure 1). The survey results show linear magnetic highs extending from the Green Technology Metals Root Bay lithium deposit and through the Xplore property. The trend extends for over 17 km on the Surge Project and is interpreted as iron formation and greenstone dismembered with abrupt magnetic breaks. These breaks match spatially with known pegmatites drilled by Green Technology Metals and may represent pegmatite intrusions, defining new high-priority targets for follow-up exploration. This new magnetic data provides greater definition of regional structures and highlights geological characteristics similar to those observed near pegmatites intersected at Green Technology Metals' Root Bay East drilling, adjacent to the Surge Project. Field crews are scheduled to mobilize this month to begin mapping and prospecting these new targets. Survey Highlights A total of 476 line-kilometers were flown at 50 meter spacing over 214 hectares at the Surge Project. The new data was leveled and merged with existing high-quality magnetics, providing enhanced geological context across a broader 5,400 hectare area. Several structural features and magnetic discontinuities have been identified as priority targets for the 2025 field program. Devin Pickell, President and CEO of Xplore, commented, "This magnetic survey will be instrumental in advancing exploration in the Root Lake area. Our field crews will use this high-resolution data to prioritize and ground truth newly identified structural targets as we work toward a potential new discovery." Figure 1. High-resolution magnetic survey results at the Surge Project highlighting interpreted structural features and priority target areas for ground follow-up. To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: About the Surge Lithium Project The Surge Lithium Project is Xplore's flagship property located in the rapidly emerging Root lithium district of northwestern Ontario. The project covers approximately 10 km of strike length along the eastern extension of the Root Bay-Root Bay East lithium trend and is strategically positioned adjacent to Green Technology Metals' Root Bay Project, which currently hosts a JORC-compliant resource of 10.1 Mt at 1.29% Li₂O. Recent high-resolution Lidar combined with airborne magnetics, have significantly improved the geological understanding of the Surge Project. Field mapping and prospecting have confirmed the presence of key structures and greenstone host rocks, with several priority targets identified less than 50 m from lithium mineralization reported at Root Bay East. The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Devin Pickell, the President and CEO of the Company and a Qualified Person pursuant to National Instrument 43-101. About Xplore Resources Xplore Resources is a North American lithium exploration company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under symbol XPLR. The Company has a prospective land package in the emerging Root Bay lithium district located in northwest Ontario. Xplore's flagship property is the Surge lithium project, on trend and near two lithium deposits and just 25 m from a new lithium discovery. The Company is led by a highly experienced management team with a strong track record of growing shareholder value. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, Devin Pickell, CEOXplore Resources Corp. For further information on Xplore, contact: Telephone: 604-678-5308Email: info@ Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information Certain statements contained in this news release may constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "intend", "should", "potential", "indicative" and similar expressions. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information. Such forward-looking information is based on the current expectations of management of the Company. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in this forward-looking information as a result of risks and uncertainties, including without limitation risks and uncertainties inherent in the exploration and development of mineral properties, fluctuations in commodity prices, counterparty risk, market conditions, regulatory decisions, competitive factors in the industries in which the Company operates, prevailing economic conditions, changes to the Company's strategic growth plans, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. The Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking information should not be unduly relied upon. In making the forward-looking statements in this press release, the Company has applied several material assumptions. Any forward-looking information contained in this news release represents the Company's expectations as of the date hereof and is subject to change after such date. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities legislation. To view the source version of this press release, please visit
Press and Journal
18-05-2025
- Press and Journal
Replacement open-top bus drafted in as Aberdeen Adventurer taken off the road after crash
A replacement bus has been drafted in after the Aberdeen Adventurer crashed. The collision happened on Friday evening at the tour bus stop near Aberdeen Harbour. A sign was overturned after the Aberdeen Adventurer bus mounted the kerb and hit a wall. The vehicle was later recovered. It has now been confirmed, by a spokesperson for the Aberdeen Adventurer, that the service is running normally on an alternative bus while the original will be back in use soon. Police say the crash related to a medical matter. It has not been confirmed if anyone has been injured following the crash but the ambulance service have been contacted for comment. The project is a partnership between McGill's Xplore, Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce, VisitAberdeenshire and Aberdeen Inspired. Bosses said the service will 'show off the Granite City in a whole new light', giving locals and visitors a chance to explore all of Aberdeen's must-see landmarks. The bright orange open-top bus stops at 10 designated spots every 90 minutes, while the full tour lasts about 75 minutes for those who don't hop off. The Adventurer's first trip around the city was on April 18, with the crash happening less than a month later.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Xplore Appoints New President and Chief Executive Officer
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 15, 2025) - Xplore Resources Corp. (TSXV: XPLR) ("Xplore" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Devin Pickell as the President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Company. Mr. Pickell is a registered professional geologist with almost 20 years of industry experience in mineral production and exploration, specializing in advancing gold and lithium projects in North America. Maximizing shareholder value through discovery and growth, Mr. Pickell has occupied multiple critical roles in the Rice Lake region of the Red Lake greenstone belt, where he was integral to the sale of the Rice Lake mine to Klondex mines, discovery of multiple new deposits, and co-founded the exploration group 1911 Gold. Mr. Pickell is currently acting as senior geological consultant on multiple projects in the junior gold and lithium space in Ontario. Devin Pickell, the Company's new CEO and President, stated, "I am very excited to join the Xplore team and look forward to putting together a clear plan to add shareholder value at our Surge Project in northwestern Ontario. As a critical minerals project with a strong land position in the Root Bay area, I believe Surge is well positioned for discovery. We have the right technical team in place, and I am confident in our ability to unlock its potential." Dominic Verdejo has resigned as President, Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company. The Company thanks Mr. Verdejo for his service and wishes him well in his future endeavours. About Xplore Resources Xplore Resources is a North American lithium exploration company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under symbol XPLR. The Company has a prospective land package in the emerging Root Bay lithium district located in northwest Ontario. Xplore's flagship property is the Surge lithium project, on trend and near two lithium deposits and just 25 m from a new lithium discovery. The Company is led by a highly experienced management team with a strong track record of growing shareholder value. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, Devin Pickell, CEOXplore Resources Corp. For further information on Xplore, contact:Telephone: 604-678-5308Email: info@ Neither the TSXV nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Forward-Looking Information and Statements Statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "Forward-Looking Information") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "anticipate," "significant," "expect," "may," "will" and similar expressions are intended to be among the statements that identify Forward-Looking Information. Forward-Looking Information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by the Forward-Looking Information. In preparing the Forward-Looking Information in this news release, the Company has applied several material assumptions, including, but not limited to, assumptions that general business and economic conditions will not change in a materially adverse manner and all requisite information will be available in a timely manner. Factors that may cause actual results to vary materially include, but are not limited to, inaccurate assumptions concerning the exploration for and development of mineral deposits, currency fluctuations, unanticipated operational or technical difficulties, risks related to unforeseen delays, general economic, market or business conditions, regulatory changes, timeliness of regulatory approvals, the risks of obtaining necessary licenses and permits, changes in general economic conditions or conditions in the financial markets and the inability to raise additional financing. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this Forward-Looking Information. The Company does not assume the obligation to revise or update this Forward-Looking Information after the date of this release or to revise such information to reflect the occurrence of future unanticipated events, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. To view the source version of this press release, please visit Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Courier
12-05-2025
- The Courier
Vandals smash windows on Xplore Dundee bus while passengers on board
A bus in Dundee had its windows smashed by large stones with passengers on board. Police are appealing for information after an electric Xplore bus was vandalised on Craigie Drive between 6.30pm and 7pm on Saturday. Large stones were thrown at the windows of the upper deck of the number 5A Xplore, causing two of them to break. Inspector Jamie Allen, of Police Scotland, said: 'A number of passengers were onboard at the time of this incident, although no one was injured. 'Our inquiries into this incident are ongoing, and we are appealing to anyone who was on the bus or in the area at the time, who witnessed what happened, to get in touch.' 'I want to make it clear that this type of anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated and we will take action against those who choose not to act responsibly on public transport.' Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland quoting incident number 2975 of May 10. Xplore Dundee has been contacted for comment.
